After the Interview

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My brother sits down next to me and I can see it is taking all he has too keep himself together. I put my hand on his back, unable to say anything, by law, no tribute is allowed to say anything whilst the interview are running. Even if I was allowed to say anything, I doubt I would be able to do any good. I ignore the rest of the interviews concentrating on what to say when I am allowed to speak to my twin...The buzzer sounds. "J.J. I am so, so sorry" really Amanda? all that time to think and THATS your master speech, "Its okay Am." James assures me as he slips into a crowded elevator as the door closes. Oh, too subtle James I think to myself sarcastically I walk into the other lift and slammed my fist into the button 2 accidently hitting the buttons for 1 and 3. There's only 3 other people in this elevator, the pregnant woman and Zak & Jak. "Hi Amanda!" Zak and Jak say in unison, god creepy. "Hi Zak, Jak." I greet them.

"Where's the other one?" Zak says alone

"Do you mean James?" they nod, "Oh he, Ummm, caught the other lift. I just missed him" I said not so truthfully. Attempting to change the subject I greeted my self to the pregnant woman, "Hey, I'm Amanda"

"Columbae." is all she said. The rest of the lift was awkward.

After the long ride was over I said goodbye, "Umm. Bye Jak, Zak, Columbae."

"Bye!" Zak and Jak said in union again. Columbae just nodded. I practically ran away from the elevator and its awkwardness. I kept running into my bed room and was snoring instantly dress and all...

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